What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Cluj-Napoca?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Cluj-Napoca is to train and night train and bus which costs $45 - $65 and takes 14h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Cluj-Napoca?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $75 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Cluj-Napoca?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest via Ruse and Sibiu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Cluj-Napoca?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Cluj Napoca via Gorna Oryahovitsa and Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.

How far is it from Sofia to Cluj-Napoca?

The distance between Sofia and Cluj-Napoca is 474 km. The road distance is 664.2 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Cluj-Napoca without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to train and night train and bus which takes 14h 29m and costs $45 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Cluj-Napoca?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Sofia to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Cluj-Napoca bus from?

Sofia to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Cluj-Napoca train from?

Sofia to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Cluj-Napoca?

The best way to get from Sofia to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $75 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via Ruse, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 15h 20m, you could also train, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 20h 32m.

Where does the Sofia to Cluj-Napoca bus arrive?

Sofia to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Ruse Central Bus Station.

Where does the Sofia to Cluj-Napoca train arrive?

Sofia to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Cluj-Napoca?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Cluj-Napoca is 664 km. It takes approximately 9h 26m to drive from Sofia to Cluj-Napoca.

Where can I stay near Cluj-Napoca?

There are 1368+ hotels available in Cluj-Napoca.

Sofia to Cluj-Napoca - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, night train, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Sofia to Cluj-Napoca by plane, train, night train, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)SOF - CLJ
6h 16m
$80–253
Train, night train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna OryahovitsaRe
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharest
3. Take the train from Bucharest to Feldioara Hm.
4. Take the bus from Feldioara to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
14h 29m
$46–64
Bus via Ruse
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Sibiu
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
15h 20m
$48–85
Drive 664.2 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Cluj-Napoca664.2 km
9h 26m
$106–153
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Sofia to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)OTP - CLJ
6h 58m
$342–556
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna OryahovitsaRe
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharest
3. Take the train from Bucharest to Cluj Napoca
16h 15m
$60–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Drobeta-Turnu Severin
2. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Târgu Jiu
3. Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
16h 38m
Train
1. Take the train from Sofia to VidinRe
2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiova
3. Take the train from Craiova to Teiuş
4. Take the train from Teiuş to Cluj Napoca
20h 32m
$53–74

Sofia to Cluj-Napoca by bus

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15h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 474.4 km
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?

Tarom, Turkish Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest via Ruse and Sibiu in around 15h 20m.

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